Close Protection Specialist

AT-RISK International, Inc.

On-call Executive Protection Specialist safeguarding senior executives, families, and VIPs in Tampa Bay. Providing protective operations, security driving, threat assessment, and event security support.

Posted 8/18/2026part-timeFlorida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40 - $55 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executive protection, including threat assessments, crisis response, and security planning for special events. Holds necessary state licenses and certifications while maintaining high ethical standards and effective communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Executive Protection ExperienceThreat AssessmentCrisis ResponseState Licensing for Armed ProtectionCPR, First Aid, and AED Certification

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Hard Skills

Security PlanningRoute PlanningTransportation PlanningSecurity DrivingPhysical Security EscortEvent Security SupportInvestigative SupportAdministrative DutiesExecutive Protection PrinciplesAbility to Travel

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTactful InteractionHigh Ethical StandardsProfessional DemeanorAbility to Work with Limited Supervision

Certifications & Qualifications

State-Issued Driver's LicenseCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAED CertificationExecutive Protection Training Academy Completion (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Personal Protective ServicesStatic Post CoverageSecurity AdvancesLaw Enforcement CoordinationEvent Planner CollaborationContract Security InteractionDiverse Population EngagementMilitary ExperienceSecurity Services ExperienceExecutive Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide personal protective services and static post coverage
Conduct security advances, threat assessments, route planning, and transportation planning
Provide security driving and executive transportation
Respond to crises and provide physical security escorts, medical assistance, and security driver duties
Develop and deliver special event security plans
Provide security support for special events
Coordinate with local security, law enforcement, and other parties to assess area safety
Support investigations involving persons or groups of concern
Collaborate with protective intelligence functions and threat assessors
Submit timesheets and expense reports
Complete assigned administrative duties
Attend required initial and retraining programs
Maintain required licenses

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of related experience in security services, military, law enforcement, or suitable equivalent education
2 years of experience specific to executive protection
Required state or municipal licensing for armed personal protection services in Florida, Texas, Washington, Tennessee, Virginia, and/or Las Vegas, Nevada
State-issued driver's license
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification
Ability to work with limited supervision and follow instructions
Effective and tactful communication with executive security staff, clients, principal personnel, and diverse populations
High ethical standards, honesty, and professional demeanor
Ability to interact with contract security, event planners, vendors, law enforcement, and others
Understanding of executive protection principles, duties, and requirements
Ability to stand, sit, and move for extended periods
Ability to travel
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Executive Protection training academy completion preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time, on-call/as-needed work
Opportunity to work with senior executives, families, and VIPs
Required initial and retraining programs